Hadassah Medical Organization
Clinical trials sponsored by Hadassah Medical Organization, explained in plain language.
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New 'Scarless' surgery tested for swallowing disorder
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a new, less invasive procedure called POEM for people with achalasia, a condition that makes swallowing difficult. Doctors performed the procedure on 100 patients who were candidates for traditional surgery. The goal was to see if cutting the tight muscle in the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Training local leaders to fight heart disease with food skills
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a 'train-the-trainer' program to prevent heart disease by improving food choices. Community leaders from disadvantaged groups were taught how to run workshops that build practical food skills, not just share nutrition facts. The goal was to see if this approach …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:40 UTC
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Simple home exercises aim to straighten backs and boost recovery for heart patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested whether a 12-week home exercise program to improve posture could help heart patients with a rounded upper back (hyperkyphosis). Researchers compared patients doing the posture exercises alongside standard cardiac rehab to those doing only standard rehab. They me…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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Can workshops help women better talk to their doctors?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to understand and improve health knowledge and communication skills among Arab women in East Jerusalem. Researchers first held discussion groups to learn about women's needs, then created a four-session workshop to teach about heart disease and how to talk to doc…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:34 UTC